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BluErf · 27th May 2006, 05:32 AM

Thanks for the pictures Shahrial. Yep, I see that the hit form is indeed the same as the parang nabur, but the blade form is definitely not.

I think the blade was forged locally, and not of indo-persian origins. Though the overall profile is like that of a mandau, it lacks the very slight arc we often see in mandaus, and also, I believe mandaus are bevelled on one side of the blade only. This piece is bevelled on both sides, thus allowing for ambidextrous use. Also, the tips of mandaus often have some 'extra' features adorning it, not 'clean' like this blade.

27th May 2006, 05:32 AM	#4
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Thanks for the pictures Shahrial. Yep, I see that the hit form is indeed the same as the parang nabur, but the blade form is definitely not. I think the blade was forged locally, and not of indo-persian origins. Though the overall profile is like that of a mandau, it lacks the very slight arc we often see in mandaus, and also, I believe mandaus are bevelled on one side of the blade only. This piece is bevelled on both sides, thus allowing for ambidextrous use. Also, the tips of mandaus often have some 'extra' features adorning it, not 'clean' like this blade.